How scarce is the Ponda FP 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Ponda FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3170 posted?

COV-3170 is dated 2 September 1859, within the recorded period of use of Ponda FP 1 (—).

COV-3170

2 September 1859 Ponda Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 September 1859, Ponda FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3170)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ponda FP 1, scan 2 (COV-3170)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

2 September 1859

Description

PORTUGUESE INDIA, "Ponda P.P." Handstamp. Clear two-line handstamp in dark red on back of folded letter datelined Mardol Sept. 2, 1859, addressed to New Goa, manuscript "P.P." on front VERY FINE. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE RARE "PONDA P.P." HANDSTAMP. Mardol is located near Ponda and did not have a post office until 1871. The other recorded examples are dated May 20 and Jun. 27, 1859.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

1301, Lot 6244, (Nov. 2023)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Ponda

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ponda are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Ponda pre stamp cover

COV-3170 is a Ponda pre stamp cover of 2 September 1859 bearing the Ponda FP 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ponda postal history, Goa (Portuguese India). What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6244 (Nov. 2023).

2 images of COV-3170 are recorded; the Ponda FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3170

What is COV-3170?: COV-3170 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ponda, Goa (Portuguese India) of 2 September 1859, bearing the Ponda FP 1 handstamp in red. PORTUGUESE INDIA, "Ponda P.P." Handstamp. Clear two-line handstamp in dark red on back of folded letter datelined Mardol Sept. 2, 1859, addressed to New Goa, manuscript "P.P." on front VERY FINE. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE RARE "PONDA P.P." HANDSTAMP. Mardol is located near Ponda and did not have a post office until 1871. The other recorded examples are dated May 20 and Jun. 27, 1859.
How scarce is the Ponda FP 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ponda FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3170?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6244 (Nov. 2023).
When was COV-3170 posted?: COV-3170 is dated 2 September 1859, within the recorded period of use of Ponda FP 1 (—).

About this record

This 2 September 1859 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ponda FP 1 handstamp of the Goa (Portuguese India), a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, 1301, lot 6244, (Nov. 2023).